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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.15, 1,053.59 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.15, 1,053.59 and 312.53 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.15 : 1,053.59 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.15/1,053.59 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.15x = 1,053.59 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.15x = 329,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,272.53/702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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